THE RIFF // THE RIFT

Jimi Hendrix x Orpheus 

"In this portrait, Jimi Hendrix becomes Orpheus, the musician who could charm the dead to life. The guitar burns in his hands, each note a rope thrown into the underworld. Behind him, a spiral path denotes the descent to the underworld.

THE RIFF / THE RIFT captures the moment music becomes fracture: a holy tearing between worlds. It is for every artist who bled beauty into the air until silence claimed them again." - IRIX

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Jimi Hendrix, envisioned as the Orpheus of modern sound, becomes a conduit between the living and the lost. The portrait’s dynamism merges psychedelic palette with sacred composition, positioning Hendrix as a mythic intermediary whose instrument carried both salvation and grief. Through grand scale and luminous depth, the work sanctifies music as an act of resurrection.

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MASTER EDITION:

• Dimensions: 48x48 inches (121.9 x 121.9 cm)  
• Medium: Chromaluxe gallery-grade aluminum panel, archival ink
• Edition: 1 unique master print per piece  
• Signed and dated by the artist  
• Comes with an embossed Certificate of Authenticity and registration in the Dead Gods Ledger (archival ownership record).  
• Intended as the definitive altar-scale embodiment of the work.

 

Each piece in Dead Gods Gallery is conceived not as a standalone work, but as part of a living cosmology—a cathedral in progress. Like chapels within a sacred architecture, each portrait contributes to the greater liturgy: the re-enthroning of figures sacrificed to the altars of culture, power, and history. The collection’s sequencing, symmetry, and thematic pairings are designed to be experienced as a unified altar, evoking the grandeur and moral gravity of sacred sites.

Placement Priority: Master Editions are considered cathedral cornerstones — reserved for key collectors aligned with the gallery’s mission.

Materials & Longevity:
Printed on Chromaluxe gallery-grade aluminum, each piece is engineered for deep color saturation, archival permanence, and resilience. Chosen for its luminous surface and unparalleled durability, this medium is used in leading galleries for its ability to preserve vibrancy for generations. Resistant to fading, moisture, and environmental wear, each work is built to endure—an altar meant to outlast the noise of its age.